Festivals

Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador (UTC-2:30)

Date

3rd October 2026

Ashtami Shraddha

Tithi:

Krishna Saptami upto 12:00 AM

Krishna Ashtami upto 9:52 PM

Nakshatra:

Ardra upto 5:30 PM

Punarvasu upto 4:14 PM +1

Vasara:Saturday

Relevant Timings

Aparahna Muhurat

3 Oct, 1:58 pm – 4:16 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 18 Mins

Kutup Muhurat

3 Oct, 12:26 pm – 1:12 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 46 Mins

Rohina Muhurt

3 Oct, 1:12 pm – 1:58 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 46 Mins

Aparahna Kalam

3 Oct, 1:58 pm – 4:16 pm, 3 Oct

Duration - 02 Hours 18 Mins

About

Shraddha ceremony for those deceased on Ashtami; observed during Pitru Paksha at Aparahna (afternoon). Rituals include Tarpan and Pinda Daan to seek the blessings of the departed souls of the lineage.